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Oct 5, 2026 · 4m

Summary

The U.S. military has redeployed bombers from a U.K. base following a suspected terror plot, while the Supreme Court prepares to hear a landmark climate case against oil companies. The Trump administration extended the comment period for proposed census changes that would exclude non-citizens and cut race questions. Additionally, Tennessee appointed a third-party investigator for failed executions, a replacement Christmas tree was selected for the Capitol, and Brazil’s election headed to a runoff between Lula and Bolsonaro.

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Sponsor: Charles Schwab U.S. bombers removed from UK base Supreme Court to hear Boulder climate case Trump admin census proposal changes Tennessee execution investigation review Capitol Christmas tree replacement Brazil election runoff results Sponsor: Schwab Choiceology podcast
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